Alvdal quartzite – polished sample photo 1

Alvdal quartzite polished sample – Marmi di Carrara – rust red, brown (1) — Alvdal quartzite – polished sample photo 1. Photo © Marmi di Carrara srl.

About this photo

This photograph shows a polished sample in Alvdal, a quartzite from Sweden. The dominant tones measured on the image are rust red (78%), brown (22%). Alvdal belongs to the quartzite family; typical uses are kitchen worktops, feature walls, flooring, exterior cladding.

Dominant tones

rust red 78%brown 22%

Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.

About Alvdal

Alvdal is a red quartzite from Sweden. Petrographically it is classified as quartzite. Texture: veined. It is also traded as Wasa Quarzite. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: polished, honed, leathered. Recommended applications: suitable for interior and exterior applications. Blocks reach about small.

Technical sheet

Indicative price	from € 90/m² · polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded
Material	Alvdal
Stone family	Quartzite
Origin	Sweden
Base colour	Red
Formats available	Blocks, slabs 2 cm and 3 cm, tiles, cut-to-size
Typical finishes	Polished, honed, leathered
Typical uses	Kitchen worktops, feature walls, flooring, exterior cladding
Bulk density (EN 1936)	2,600–2,750 kg/m³
Water absorption (EN 13755)	0.1–0.5 %
Compressive strength (EN 1926)	120–300 MPa
Flexural strength (EN 12372)	10–30 MPa
Mohs hardness	7
Weight of a 2 cm slab	about 54 kg/m²
Photo shows	Polished sample
Image size	1200 × 900 px

Density, absorption and strength are indicative ranges for the stone family, not test results of this block. Certified values for a specific lot are provided with the offer.

Catalogue data

Also known as	Wasa Quarzite
Trade classification	Granite
Petrographic classification	Quartzite
Texture and grain	veined
Recommended applications	Suitable for interior and exterior applications
Availability	low
Maximum block size	small
Notes	It's a really bright-red material. If you ever have the chance to vist the libray in Bochum, Germany, you can see this beautiful material used as wall cladding. It's difficult to work with, but the result can be breathtaking.

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Where to use Alvdal

Interior floors	Excellent
Wall cladding	Excellent
Kitchen worktops	Excellent
Bathrooms and wet areas	Excellent
Exterior paving and façades	Excellent
Frost exposure	Excellent
Back-lighting	Limited

General guidance for the quartzite family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Alvdal are confirmed on your project.

Weights

Thickness (mm)	about 27 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 54 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 81 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 108 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 135 kg/m²
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm	about 292 kg
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm	about 437 kg
20-foot container (about 27 t)	about 500 m² of 2 cm slabs

Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.

Questions and answers

What is Alvdal used for?

Alvdal is a quartzite from Sweden. Typical uses are kitchen worktops, feature walls, flooring, exterior cladding.

Which finishes are available for Alvdal?

The usual finishes for this stone family are polished, honed, leathered. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.

How much does Alvdal weigh?

About 54 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 81 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.

How do I look after Alvdal?

Water and a neutral detergent; sealing is recommended on light colours and textured finishes.

Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?

Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.